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Ireland biomethane and biogas sector expansion

Overview

Ireland is expanding its biomethane and biogas capabilities through both large-scale industrial connections and small-scale agricultural implementations.

In August 2026, the national gas grid saw the connection of two major facilities: Bia Energy’s €90 million plant in Co. Dublin and College Group’s €30 million facility in Co. Meath. David Kelly, CEO of Gas Networks Ireland, noted these connections demonstrate the nation’s ability to use indigenous renewable gas at scale to support energy security. This period also saw the opening of a €3 million integrated grass biorefinery in Co. Cork designed to produce bioenergy, biofertilizer, and animal feed.

By October 2026, the focus included individual farm autonomy, exemplified by Riverview Farm in Co. Galway. Through an EIP-AGRI project, the farm implemented a 450 m³ anaerobic digester to convert manure and crop residues into electricity and heat. This small-scale system aims to reduce emissions and provide significant annual energy savings while utilizing only on-site substrates.

Entities

Martin Heydon · Riverview Farm · Brendan Gildea

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Riverview Farm implements biogas system for energy autonomy

    An organic farmer in County Galway, Ireland, is using a 450 m³ anaerobic digester to convert farm waste into electricity and heat, saving up to 30,000 euros annually.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Ireland expands biomethane sector with new grid connections

    Ireland’s biomethane sector is expanding with two major plants connected to the national gas grid and the opening of a new €3 million grass biorefinery demonstration plant in Co. Cork.

Sources

agribionotizie.it · energyglobal.com · engineering-update.co.uk · teatronaturale.it · worldbiogasassociation.org